Best Sweet Balsamic Strawberry Salad Recipes

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SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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The best ever Spinach Strawberry Salad with balsamic poppy seed dressing, pecans, and feta. Beautiful, healthy, and always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup raw pecans
1/2 small red onion (very thinly sliced)
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (I also love a 50/50 arugula and spinach blend)
1 quart strawberries (hulled and quartered (about 1 pound))
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (buy the block-style feta, not pre-crumbled; the texture is much better)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant and the center of a pecan is tan when the pecan is broken in half. (Do not walk away from the oven in the last few minutes of cooking. This is when nuts love to burn.) Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this keeps their flavor but removes the harsh onion bite).
  • Prepare the dressing: In small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients-vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper-until well combined. (Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
  • Assemble the salad: Place the spinach in a great big serving bowl. Add the strawberries. Drain the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the leaves. Assess the amount of dressing. You want the spinach leaves to be nicely moistened but not swimming in dressing. Add a little more if needed to suit your preferences. Add the feta and pecans. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!

Provided by Shelby Cady

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup raw pecans
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 282.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This is a unique, gourmet way to serve this fantastic summer fruit! The balsamic vinegar brings out the berries' beautiful color and truly enhances their flavor. Great served with a simple pound cake, over vanilla ice cream, or simply by themselves.

Provided by HOOLIE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and large berries cut in half
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

SWEET BALSAMIC & STRAWBERRY SALAD



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Toss with berries & pepper strips to add flavor and color to our sweet balsamic bistro salad. Sweet Balsamic & Strawberry Salad is a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/4 cup yellow pepper strips
1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 Tbsp. croutons
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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